What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Acute Rehab Unit position at Alpha Home Health and Hospice?
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Acute Rehab Unit to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on age-specific and cultural needs.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure quality care by measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards, making adjustments as needed.
- Coordinate patient care delivery, facilitate problem-solving with staff, and communicate issues to management.
- Perform interventions such as medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
- Document patient care activities accurately and monitor patient conditions, communicating updates to the care team, patients, and families.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
- Collaborate across disciplines for patient transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial support.
- Provide patient and family education tailored to individual needs and advocate for their well-being.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current RN license in Iowa or a Compact State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.